PD Senior Ultrasound Tech - Manchester OB/GYN - PD Varies - University of California, Irvine

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County’s only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

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Position Summary:

The University of California, Irvine, a career destination unlike any other, is built upon a rich history of academic and healthcare excellence. We are supported by a globally unique team of academic professionals, researchers, medical experts, and staff. Guided by our mission, vision, and strategic pillars, we thrive in a collaborative environment. We celebrate and leverage the diverse experiences and perspectives of our UCI community to continue to push the boundaries of innovation. Your opportunity to be a part of an award winning team, advancing your career journey, is now!

The incumbent is responsible for conducting high quality, fully documented, targeted fetal ultrasounds and participates in the preparation and execution of research projects as directed. The incumbent will also provide guidance and direction to other technologists in the department.

Essential Job Functions:

The identification of essential functions below is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties that may be assigned to this position, nor does it restrict the duties which may be assigned to this position if such duties reasonably relate to the position.

• Prepares patients and assists physicians during special procedures, i.e., amniocentesis, percutaneous umbilical blood sampling (PUBS), Chorionic villi sampling (CVS) and fetal surgery. Performs transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasound. 20%
• Participates in the coordination of scheduling ultrasound examinations to evaluate congenital fetal anomalies as well as gynecological ultrasound examinations. Performs ultrasound on genetic patients, including AFP patients, biophysical profiles and AFI and early pregnancy scans for permanent documentation. 40%
• Independently responsible for operations and maintenance of all Ultrasound equipment, including maintenance agreements. Requests service calls when required, orders and stocks ultrasound supplies as well as keeping inventory of such supplies. 10%
• Contributes original views and methodology to achieve optimal research goals. Attends and presents perinatal ultrasound findings in the multidisciplinary meeting function (patients and families, social worker, genetic counselors and physicians.) to provide quality medical management of patients. Assists with the collection of specimens for study patients. 5%
• Assures high quality, fully targeted perinatal ultrasounds for assessments are continually executed and evaluates and determines the acceptability of each patient's scan to ensure optimal studies. 20%
• Assists with the technical training of perinatal ultrasound to medical students, residents, fellows and other medical staff members. Participates in yearly ultrasound educational conferences, i.e., hands on Instructional skills and learning. Develops or complete assembly insuring that labels affixed to all documents contained in the chart. 5%

Total Compensation

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

Required Qualifications:

• Two years of college, preferably with courses in physiology, psychology and electronics, and two years of experience in diagnostic ultrasound technology; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Previous experience with pulsed and continuous wave Doppler flow
• Previous experience and ability to perform transabdominal and transvaginal ultrasounds
• Previous experience and ability in guiding needle placements during genetic amniocentesis
• Nuchal Translucency Certification
• Must possess the skill, knowledge and ability essential to the successful performance of assigned duties
• Must demonstrate customer service skills appropriate to the job
• Fetal Medicine Foundation Certification
• Fetal Echocardiography Certification
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to effectively prioritize tasks
• BLS Required
• Ability to work independently and successfully manage multiple/competing priorities and deadlines
• Ability to regularly travel locally to Ambulatory Clinic off-site locations
• Ability to maintain a work pace appropriate to the workload
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships across the Health System
• Ability to comprehend & utilize computer systems to retrieve & enter data.

Preferred Qualifications:

• RDMS Certification
• Knowledge of University and medical center organizations, policies, procedures and forms

Conditions of Employment:

The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment:

• Background Check and Live Scan
• Legal Right to Work in the United States
• Vaccination Policies
• Smoking and Tobacco Policy
• Drug Free Environment

The following additional conditions may apply, some of which are dependent upon business unit or job specific requirements.

• California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act
• E-Verify
• Pre-Placement Health Evaluation

Details of each policy may be reviewed by visiting the following page: https://hr.uci.edu/new-hire/conditions-of-employment.php

Closing Statement:

The University of California, Irvine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.

We are committed to attracting and retaining a diverse workforce along with honoring unique experiences, perspectives, and identities. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable, and welcoming.

UCI provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request. For more information, please contact UCI's Employee Experience Center (EEC) at eec@uci.edu or at (949) 824-0500, Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.